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I do think the brain is probably at some (or very close to) theoretical optimum. Though I’m of the mind that we generally underestimate the potential of the av

• TeMPOraL 4y ago
  > I do think the brain is probably at some (or very close to) theoretical optimum. I've read this is called Algernon Hypothesis / Algernon Argument; 'Gwern has a lot of notes on this here[0], particularly in context of intelligence-enhancing interventions, but it makes sense for the argument to hold with respect to natural-born geniuses. ---- [0] - https://www.gwern.net/Drug-heuristics#algernon-argument https://www.gwern.net/Drug-heuristics#algernon-argument